Tofinou 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joubert & Nivelt·2008·Latitude 46
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26.25' · 8 m
Displ.
4,079 lbs · 1,850 kg
First year
2008

The Tofinou 8 serves as the definitive expression of the "neoclassical" day sailer, a vessel that prioritizes aesthetic purity and tactile sailing pleasure over interior volume. Designed by the late Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt and built by the artisans at Latitude 46, this 8meter (26.3 ft) yacht was conceived to bridge the gap between the minimalist Tofinou 7 and the more offshoreoriented Tofinou 9.5. It is characterized by its exceptionally low profile, expansive teak decks, and the signature varnished mahogany coamings that have become the hallmark of the SaintMartindeRé shipyard. According to the official Tofinou 8 specifications, the boat is available in both a fixedkeel version and a pivotingkeel version, the latter of which allows for beaching or navigating shallow coastal estuaries.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 98,010
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-12.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Italy (38.1%) · Netherlands (19.0%) · Canada (14.3%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Tofinou 8 listings span 6 countries. Italy leads with 8 listings (38.1%), followed by Netherlands and Canada.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

21 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 86,0778338.1%
Netherlands$ 110,5044119.0%
Canada$ 84,9973014.3%
United Kingdom$ 100,9123014.3%
Switzerland$ 107,422209.5%
Spain$ 115,156104.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tofinou 8You are here$ 98,010235
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
Leonardo Yachts 3838.62'$ 343,143126
Tofinou 1239.34'$ 215,191114
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Cornish Crabbers 2626.21'$ 80,729119
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,869114
Tofinou 9.531.17'$ 121,55494
Sparkman & Stephens 3030.5'$ 35,00093
Kettenburg PC31.83'$ 25,00092
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tofinou 8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Tofinou 8 over the past 12 months is $98,010. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Tofinou 8 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Tofinou 8 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Tofinou 8 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Tofinou 8 has decreased by 12.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Tofinou 8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Tofinou 8 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (38.1%), Netherlands (19.0%), Canada (14.3%).
05Do Tofinou 8 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Tofinou 8 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Tofinou 8?+
Comparable models include Esse 850, Leonardo Yachts 38, Tofinou 12. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.